Seagate · Updated October 2026
Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400): price, specs & release date
Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400), released 2026-04-23. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: store.seagate.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) is listed at $299.99 on store.seagate.com as of 2026-10-15, #13 cheapest of 16 external hard drives (median $200); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 44/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 16 in class.
Verified Oct 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest external hard drives: Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB (HDTB540XK3CA) — $89.99
Is the Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) a good buy?
At $299.99, the Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) is #13 cheapest of the 16 external hard drives we track, where the median is $200. On the spec sheet, its release of 2026 is the highest of the 16, and its capacity of 8 TB is at the median of the 16. By release date, it is among the newer of the 16 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $299.99 $299.99 at the Seagate US store, its current price with no sale shown and in stock; at launch in April 2026 Seagate priced the line from $269.99. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate |
| Released | 2026-04-23 · seagate.com, read 2026-10-15 |
| Capacity (TB) | 8 |
| Form factor | desktop |
| Interface | — |
| RPM | — |
| Power | bus_powered |
| Hardware encryption | — |
| Dimensions (in) | 7.795 x 2.094 x 5.197 in |
Source: store.seagate.com (read 2026-10-15) · corroborated by tomshardware.com (read 2026-10-15).
How we checked
Seagate's US store listed the STNL8000400 at $299.99 with Add to Cart on 2026-10-15; Seagate's FireCuda X Vault data sheet (DS26.1-2602US) gives the bus-powered single-cable USB-C design and the 7.795 x 2.094 x 5.197 in body, and the April 23, 2026 release gives the $269.99 starting price. Tom's Hardware's April 2026 review of the 8TB matches the size (7.8 x 2.09 x 5.2 in) and the launch price; no page read states the USB generation, the RPM or any hardware encryption, so those are left blank.
Is the Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) worth it vs cheaper external hard drives?
Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) against its closest cheaper and pricier external hard drives on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Capacity (TB) | Form factor | Power | Dimensions (in) | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) this | $299.99 | 8 | desktop | bus_powered | 7.795 x 2.094 x 5.197 in | 2026 |
| Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB (STEL8000100) | $254.99 | 8 | desktop | external_psu | 7.8 x 4.65 x 1.61 in | 2016 |
| Seagate One Touch Desktop 24TB (STNB24000400) | $779.99 | 24 | desktop | bus_powered | 7.354 x 1.587 x 5.185 in | 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) cost?
The Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) has a US price of $299.99 ($299.99 at the Seagate US store, its current price with no sale shown and in stock; at launch in April 2026 Seagate priced the line from $269.99.), as of 2026-10-15.
How does the Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) compare on price?
At $299.99, the Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) is #13 cheapest of the 16 external hard drives we track, where the median is $200.
When was the Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) released?
The Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) was released 2026-04-23.
What are the Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400)'s key specs?
Seagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB (STNL8000400) (Seagate): Capacity (TB) 8, Form factor desktop, Power bus_powered, Dimensions (in) 7.795 x 2.094 x 5.197 in, Release 2026. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-15.
Price of record: $299.99 at store.seagate.com, 2026-10-15. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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